Q. The sides of safety matches contains
A) Red phosphorus + sand powder
B) P_{4}S_{3}
C) Ca_{3}(PO)_{4} + glass pieces
D) KClO_{3}, KNO_{3}, sulphur +antimony
Explanation
(a)
The head of match stick contains KCIO_{3,}KNO_{3} ,sulphur and antimony
The sides of match box contains red phosphorus and sand powder.
P_{4}S_{3}is used in strike any where matches.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.